INGREDIENTS

  • 17 lbs ground beef
  • 12 ounces dried onion flakes
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1/2 gallon tomatoes , crushed, canned
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1/4 cup ground basil
  • 1/4 cup ground oregano
  • 1/4 cup dried marjoram
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 6 gallons water
  • 6 lbs spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Brown ground beef; drain.
  2. Add onions and garlic powder. Cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add pepper, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and seasonings.
  4. Simmer for 1 hour.
  5. Heat water to rolling boil.
  6. Add salt.
  7. Slowly add spaghetti (broken into thirds). Stir constantly, until water boils again.
  8. Cook 10-12 minutes or until tender, stir occasionally.
  9. Do not overcook.
  10. Drain well.
  11. Stir into meat sauce.
  12. Pour into serving pans.
  13. Portion 1 1/2 cup per serving.